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The famous French magazine “France Football” had a long interview with Zamalek striker Mostafa Mohamed to discuss the end of the century against Al-Ahly in the African Champions League final, scheduled for Friday at 21 hours at the Cairo Stadium.
Tomorrow Friday you will face your great rival Al-Ahly in the final of the African Champions League. How do you see this confrontation?
It is a very important match, it is an unprecedented event, and in fact this is the first time in history that Al-Ahly and Zamalek meet at this stage of the tournament, and it is a pride to play this match, and we must do everything. possible to win, I will do my best to restore this cup that was absent. We have been on us for 18 years, especially as we got used to winning against Al-Ahly in the recent period.
What does this match represent in Egypt, especially this Derby?
It is a very special match, everyone is looking forward to this match here in Egypt. People called it the “match of the century”.
Al-Ahly dominated African football a while ago and recently won several titles. Is the pressure on the Zamalek greater?
We must not forget that Zamalek won the last Confederation Cup and then beat Al-Ahly in the African Super Cup final, and we also won the two games against Al-Ahly this season where I had the opportunity to score, we can honestly play this match without complications, especially since we know the characteristics and details of the opposing team, as well as its history. Riches in the African panorama.
There are players from both teams in the national team. Did you talk about it to each other during the last regroup?
He laughs and says: No, it’s not true, in the national team we forget the color of the shirt we wear at the club. We are all here with the same goal of raising our country as high as possible.
Is this the summit of African football that lacks a public presence in the stadium? Can we imagine the extent of public enthusiasm if there is one?
Of course, when playing football, we all hope to play these kinds of matches, every day, we really feel the pressure on both fields every day on the streets of Cairo and across the country.
You were decisive in the second leg of the semifinal against Raja Casablanca, is it now the most important match of your young career?
Yes, it is true that I have performed well recently, it is clear that this is one of the most important games of my career so far, if not the most important, I hope that success will be our ally.
With the Egyptian team, what do you think of your first steps with the pharaohs facing Togo?
It is true that this is my first match in an official match with the Egyptian team, but before that I started a friendly against Nigeria and played as a substitute in an official match against Niger. These two matches, to qualify for the next African Cup of Nations.
Mohamed Salah was absent from the Egyptian national team due to the Corona virus, so were you disappointed not to play for him?
Of course it is a pride to be able to develop and learn side by side with Mohamed Salah, for us he is the greatest player in the history of our country and is currently one of the best players on the world scene. Health of all, I wish Mohamed Salah, as well as the other players and all those infected with this virus a speedy recovery.
During the recent transfer period you have received offers from Lille and Fenerbahce, do you still expect to play in Europe this winter?
I received official offers from European clubs this summer. The desire of the Zamalek administration was to remain until the African final, and I respect this choice despite my desire as a professional footballer to play at the highest European level. For my team.
In Europe, we consider Al-Ahly in Africa as Real Madrid. Which club will fit into this hierarchy with Zamalek?
Zamalek is considered the royal club like Real in Spain, King Farouk was also a staunch supporter of the White Knights. We also have the same shirt color as the real one.
